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Xiaozhou Wang is a pioneering researcher in the field of soft robotics, with a specific focus on developing cable-driven systems for minimally invasive surgery. His work centers on enhancing the dexterity and safety of surgical instruments by replacing rigid structures with soft, compliant materials—a paradigm shift in medical robotics. Wang’s major contributions include the design and validation of a cable-driven soft robot for cardiothoracic endoscopic surgery, demonstrated through preclinical animal tests (104 citations), and a novel soft manipulator for cardiac ablation (43 citations). He has also advanced control methodologies, such as visual servo control and adaptive visual servoing, to enable precise, image-guided operation in unstructured environments like the pericardium. His research on dynamic modeling and motion analysis has further improved the flexibility and controllability of these systems, which boast nearly infinite degrees of freedom. With over 260 total citations, Wang’s work is highly influential, bridging the gap between soft material science and clinical application. Notably, his cable-driven designs offer a safer, more dexterous alternative to traditional rigid tools, positioning him as a key innovator in the next generation of surgical robotics.